Rosie Seia Wins Baling Up Popular Girl Competition
Rosie Seia wins the Ballagup 1949 event as funds raised total £265 with £182 10s each for hockey and football clubs. A village ball ceremony announced the winner at 10 40 pm with bouquets, sash inscribed Miss Ballagup 1949, and a memento EPNS fruit compote.
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Rosie Seia
Balingup
R. J. Blechynden
S. Brayshaw
C. D. Blakeney
H. Gabler
Anne MacLaughlin
Joan Wauchope
Jill Walton
Ray Woodley’s Utility Overturns After Brake Failure
Ray Woodley loses control of his utility vehicle near Graham's when brakes seize on a right angle turn. The vehicle skids and overturns. Woodley suffers only a severe shake, while the damaged utility will be sent to Perth for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Woodley
Graham
Ray
Perth
Importance of Ladies' Auxiliaries
The Bridgetown sub branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women received a cheque for £20 from its auxiliary, part of several donations. Correspondence noted ex servicemen housing permits are handled by the State Housing Commission and applications go directly to Perth. A flag may be purchased for a small cost and inscribing a sub-branch name costs 1 shilling per letter. Legion chairman G Henderson urged members that the next aid event will be held on May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen
State Housing Commission
Plain Bt
Perth
Lawest
Legion
G. Henderson
Balingup News Notes Health Visits and Social Events
Mal Glendell recovers after acute appendicitis operation performed soon after illness. Local society reports on Ron Oliver visiting parents and pupils, townsfolk travels, visitors from Collie and Inglewood, and plans for a Parents and Citizens card evening. Also mentions hospital visits, relief staff, a humorous anecdote, and upcoming rifle trophy shoot and church services with Bishop visit.
Parents and Citizens Meeting Debates School Bus Route
The meeting discussed parental reminders via schoolchildren and a proposed bus route to Frank Lake and Prowse’s, with Jenkins and Prowse volunteering for the Bus Committee. Members urged coat pegs at new schools and questioned Parents' Day, cocoa timing, and a Christmas Tree gift for Les Bailey. Criticism targeted the tank near the shed as a drinking spot. a Road Board note was requested for cleaning.
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Frank Lake
Messrs Jenkins
A. Prowse
Jenkins
Prowse’s
Cullity’s
Prowse
Bourke
Rourke
McDonald
Les Bailey
Les
Messrs.Paterson and Co
Road Board
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Pam Wright
Verna Bailey
Balingap
EPNS
Mr. Bleehynden
Megers Brayshaw
Blakeney
Gabler
Rosie Seia Inner
Mis Pam Wright
Next Freemasons Hotel
Bridgatown
Rennep Taylor
E. T
Yornup
Mal Glendell
Mal
Ron Oliver
Haig
Ron
Brooks
J. Parker
Jack Cox
Fred West
Hy B. Ellis
FE. Taylor
Henry
H. May
Collie
A. A. Wilson
Inglewood
Ernie Jarvis
J. Bright
Bit Jenking
Heather Brayshaw
Rosie Tomerini
Nora Sela
Bunbury
Parents and Citizens Association
H. Scarr
Scarr
Bridgetown Hospital
Ray 1 ‘le
Wongan Hills
Sandra
N. Scott Wins
Balingap Rifle Co
A. G. Scott
V. Widdup
N. Scott Ee
M. Waters
Smith
F.hunter
Remi
Anglican Cyc
Paris
Tunicv
Seri
Ford
Lawson, Reewr
Parents’ and Citizens’ Meeting
Frank Jenkins
General
Westralian Farmers Co-operative Ltd
Horwood Bagshaw
Ronaldson-Tippet
Commando” Air Coal
Eclipse Milker
Canadian
Renfrew Separator
R. P.davis
M.ps
W. L. Nelson
P.O. Box
Nla.gov
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